Ferry crossing
Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour)
BC Ferries runs 1 to 2 sailings a day from Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour), the first at 11:00 and the last at 23:05. The crossing takes between 1 hour 10 minutes and 1 hour 55 minutes, depending on the sailing.
Sailing times
Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour) timetable
As published by the operators. Times shift with the season and are suspended in heavy weather — confirm at the terminal before you travel.
From BC Ferries's published timetable, which runs until . The next one starts , and the page switches to it that day.
Times from BC Ferries' printed seasonal timetables, read into this site on . Seasonal timetables change; confirm with the line before you travel.
Sailing on
12 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 12:50 | Mon–Fri | 1h 50m |
| 12:15 | 14:10 | Sun | 1h 55m |
| 20:35 | 21:45 | Mon–Fri | 1h 10m |
| 23:05 | 00:15+1 the next day | Sat | 1h 10m |
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour)?
Between 1 hour 10 minutes and 1 hour 55 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 1 hour 10 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour)?
Between 1 and 2 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The first boat leaves at 11:00 and the last at 23:05, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour)?
BC Ferries runs this crossing. Tickets are sold by the operator; this site lists the timetable and does not sell them.
Other crossings at Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay)
- to Mayne Island (Village Bay)29 sailings a week
- to Victoria (Swartz Bay)28 sailings a week
- to Pender Island (Otter Bay)28 sailings a week
- to Vancouver (Tsawwassen)27 sailings a week · from C$10.30
- to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour)6 sailings a week
- from Victoria (Swartz Bay)44 sailings a week · return from C$13.55
Before you sail
Reading for this crossing
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.
